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Light Up Mushrooms with Clay

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I don’t mix my clay with other mediums very often – and really, almost never anything other than other crafty bits – but to get a light up effect you need a light. And I’ve been searching for lit projects for the holidays. This one uses clay and dismantled mini LEDs to make decorative mushrooms.

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The tutorial calls for translucent clay and glass paint but alcohol inks would work equally well for adding colour without changing the opacity of your clay. This would be an adorable way to add the windows to your mini houses for a Christmas scene.

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022.  A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay.  POP! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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